Ophthalmology
Brent Hayek, MD
Medical Director, North Georgia Aesthetics
Dr. Brent R. Hayek, MD, FACS, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at North Georgia Eye Associates in Gainesville, GA. He focuses on treating a wide range of eyelid disorders including droopy or puffy lids (ptosis), entropion, ectropion, eyelid retraction from birth defects or thyroid eye disease, trauma, and eyelid cancers such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, sebaceous carcinoma, and melanoma, often performing Mohs re
18+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
- Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS Fellow)
Education & Training
- University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine — M.D., 2002
- Loyola University Medical Center — Residency, Ophthalmology, 2003-2006
- UT MD Anderson Cancer Center — Fellowship, Oculoplastic Surgery
- Loyola University Medical Center — Internship, General Surgery
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2023-2026 (4 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Medical Director, North Georgia Aesthetics
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
18+ years in practice